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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,757, 235,661.39 and 99,132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,757, 235,661.39 and 99,132.75 is: 136,812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,757 : 235,661.39 = 99,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,757/235,661.39 = 99,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,757x = 235,661.39 × 99,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,757x = 23,361,761,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,761,163.86/170,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,812.90

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